Suppose That the Number of Thousands of Insects Killed by Two

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the number of thousands of insects killed by two brands of pesticide is given by , where x is the number of liters of Brand X and y is the number of liters of Brand Y. What is the rate of change of insect deaths with respect to the number of liters of Brand X if 100 liters of each brand are currently being used? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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STDs

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Bacterial Infection

The invasion and multiplication of bacteria in body tissues, which can cause illness and disease ranging from mild to severe.

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The time in a woman's life, usually occurring between ages 45 and 55, when her ovaries stop producing eggs, and she no longer has menstrual periods.

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